Recent Projects

Chree Journeys at the SAAC Gallery

I am thrilled to invite you to experience my latest exhibition, “Chree Journeys,” at the South Arkansas Arts Center (SAAC) Lobby Gallery from July 27 to September 5, 2024. This series, inspired by the symbiotic connection between trees and chairs, explores the dynamic interplay between our grounded existence and the boundless growth of our thoughts. Each piece serves as a visual metaphor for the human thought process, where trees symbolize adaptability and resilience, and chairs represent the structured nature of our memories.

Join me at the artist’s reception on Saturday, July 27, from 6:00-7:30 pm, held in conjunction with Gary and Christopher Bachers’ reception. I am excited to share this journey with you, and I hope my work will evoke a sense of wonder and introspection.

The SAAC gallery exhibits are free and open to the public from 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.

More about the show on the SAAC website

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DNSPE 2024 Print Symposium Print Exchange

I’m pleased to share that I recently took part in the pop-up alumni print exchange during the DNSPE 2024 Print Symposium Print Exchange, which ran from May 14 to July 20, 2024. This pop-up show was a special tribute to the collaboration between the University of Tennessee Knoxville and alumni artists from Arkansas State University. It featured an exciting display of exchanged prints in the passage connecting the Bradbury Art Museum and the Fowler Center theaters. Being part of this event was a wonderful experience, allowing me to showcase my work alongside fellow artists and celebrate the vibrant printmaking communities at both institutions.

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The Chree Show | June 6 – July 29

I am very excited to see the very first Chree Show out of my head and into such a beautiful gallery. The Chrees Show will be on display June 6 – July 29 at the BAAC Gallery on Main (226 E Main St. Batesville, AR). I have selected 23 of my best work, including large-scale pieces and a site-specific sculpture, for a show unlike anything else you’ll see. I’m really proud to bring this show to the region. The first of many in my future.

Please join me for the gallery reception on Friday, June 30, 5 – 7 p.m. with a brief artist talk at 6 p.m.

This exhibition is free and open to the public during BAAC’s regular gallery hours, Tuesday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

 

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Paint Day in Art Alley

Over the weekend I had the exciting job of coordinating a community paint day in Art Alley for Downtown Paragould. This was the kick-off event for what we envision to be an ongoing and ever changing mural work for our local downtown. It was lovely to see groups of all ages come out to help paint a 90ft wall of EIGHT murals all in one day. I never would have dreamed we would have finished so fast. We finished all the designs in about 3 hours. Yes, you read that right, THREE hours. Of course, our Main Street Paragould board (which I am on) worked to have everything prepped, backgrounds painted and designs drawn out. I never would have dreamed we would have SO MANY great volunteers.

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Little Debbie Mural Commission

Was asked to paint this Little Debbie mural on the side of a little renovated old store in our little town here in Arkansas. She’s a big girl, but I was able to finish it in a weekend with a whole lot of help from my mom and my dad helped a little. She really stands out in the sleepy neighborhood on S. 4th Street in Paragould, Arkansas.

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New Sigil Stamp

I carved a little stamp of my personal sigil to use on the backs of my framed art and I just love it. It reminds me of the stone one I had made as a seal in Korea, but I am too afraid to use that one because I don’t want to mess it up. Heh.

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Great Showing at Oasis Jonesboro

I am so proud and overjoyed at the showing I had on Saturday at the Oasis Arts & Eats fest in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Not only did I have a great reception to my work, I got to see and actually HUG my friends for the first time in a long long time (all being fully vaccinated).

It was also my first showing with nothing but chair-tree pieces. I was truly shocked and amazed at the reactions. It left me clear that I am on the right track as an artist. I am looking forward to more art shows and festivals.

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Oasis Arts & East Fest – Catch me outside!

That’s right! I’m all vaccinated and to celebrate I will be at the 2021 Oasis Arts & Eats Festival in downtown Jonesoboro on May 1st.

About the Event

Oasis is a celebration of creativity in all its forms. The festival showcases local and regional visual art, poetry, music and food. This fabulous event will feature tons of local artists who have created handmade crafts, as well as professional food vendors. This event is a collaborative effort between the Foundation of Arts, The Downtown Jonesboro Association, and The Department of Art + Design at Arkansas State University, and NEA Artist Collective.

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9th Annual BAAC National Juried Exhibition

The Batesville Area Arts Council is pleased to host the 2021 BAAC National Juried Exhibition, on display through June 5, 2021. The exhibition consists of 26 pieces from 21 artists across the United States. The juror for this year’s exhibition is Landon Perkins, an interdisciplinary artist from Tallahassee, FL and a Preparator at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, AR.

You can view all the artwork online by clicking the link below, or stop in during gallery hours: Tues. – Fri. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Sat. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Online Gallery

This is my piece from the show:

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NOW OPEN: Maxwell Moon Store

Well, I finally got the courage to do it. I have officially opened an online store dedicated to my art. I am excited and very nervous. Please click the link below and visit my online store. You might see something you like or you know someone else would like! The holidays are coming up and from now until December 15th (the last day to ship for ~Christmas arrival) you can get 20% off everything in the store by using code HOLIDAYS.

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